Pakistan Cricket Team has broken 12 years of record against Australia by winning a match against Australia on their home ground after 12 years.
Mohammad Hafeez led from the front in his first captain in charge in the 50-over format as Pakistan defeated Australia by six wickets at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday to level the series 1-1.
Earlier, Australian captain Steven Smith won the toss and opted to bat first, but his decision backfired courtesy sublime bowling performance from Junaid Khan and Mohammad Amir, as Kangaroos lost first three wickets for just 41 runs.
The visitors kept picking wickets at regular intervals and bowled the opposition out for just 220 in the 49th over.
Captain Smith finished with the top score of 60 off 101, whereas wicketkeeper batsman Mathew Wade scored 35 off 56 balls.
For Pakistan, Amir claimed three, whereas Junaid and all-rounder Imad Wasim picked two wickets each.
Chasing 221, the Men in Green had an ideal start as stand-in captain Hafeez along with Sharjeel (29) added 68 runs for the first wicket.
Once the left-handed opener got out, skipper then joined young Babar Azam (34) to add another 72 for the second wicket to take Pakistan closer to the victory.
However, the visitors lost Hafeez and Babar in quick succession, but veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik stood up for the side and took Pakistan over the line in the 48th over.
Hafeez finisehd the innings with the top score of 72 off 104 which included eight boundaries, whereas Malik remained not out on 42 off just 52 balls which included five fours and one glorious six down the ground.
Hafeez for his outstanding captaincy and brilliant batting performance was awarded man of the match.